MA125 Intermediate Algebra

for S1QQ 2012

Mission Statement: Park University provides access to a quality higher education experience that prepares a diverse community of learners to think critically, communicate effectively, demonstrate a global perspective and engage in lifelong learning and service to others.

Vision Statement: Park University, a pioneering institution of higher learning since 1875, will provide leadership in quality, innovative education for a diversity of learners who will excel in their professional and personal service to the global community.

Educational Philosophy: Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of algebra through demonstration of principles and individual exercises. Many exercises include examples of real-life problems that appeal to and motivate students.

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

State and use basic terminology and symbols of the discipline appropriately

Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and verify solution(s)

Manipulate and simplify exponential expressions

Perform arithmetic on and factor polynomials and solve polynomial equations

Solve “word” problems

Manipulate and simplify rational expressions

Manipulate and simplify radical expressions and translate into/ from exponential form

Class Assessment: Students are responsible for reading all assignments and completing all homework from the text. Students are responsible for obtaining information from the instructor or co-students regarding assignments made during absences. Class assessment will be measured by the performance on five examinations (four tests and a comprehensive final). Their final and mid-terms will cover assigned reading and homework.

Grading:

Homework: 15%

Four Exams 15% each

Final Exam 25%

Total 100%

Late Submission of Course Materials:

No credit will be given for any work received late.

Homework is due one week after assigned date.

Classroom Rules of Conduct: Students are required to conduct themselves in a proper manner and should be respectful of the instructor and of fellow students. Common courtesies from all attendees are expected.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments:

Week 1 Chapter 1 and 2 Homework pg. 47-50, 138-143 all odd problems

Week 2 Test 1 Chapter 3 Homework pg. 219 - 223 all odd problems

Week 3 Chapter 4 and 5 Homework pg. 278-281, 338-341 all odd problems

Week 4 Test 2 Chapter 6 Homework pg. 384-386 all odd problems

Week 5 Test 3 Chapter 7 Homework pg. 457-460 all odd problems

Week 6 Chapter 8 Homework pg 529-533 all odd problems

Week 7 Test 4 Chapter 9 Homework pg. 615-620 all odd problems

Week 8 Review, Take the final exam

Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University students and faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of the University resources available for learning about academic honesty (www.park.edu/current or http://www.park.edu/faculty/).from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93

Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93

The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be made up within the semester/term of enrollment.

Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "F".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate agency.

Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Evaluation Outcomes1

Evaluate 4 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Evaluate 3 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Evaluate 2 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Evaluate 0 or 1 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Synthesis Outcomes1

Simplify and manipulate 4 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Simplify and manipulate 3 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Simplify and manipulate 2 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Simplify and manipulate 0 or 1 algebraic expressions

Analysis Outcomes2

Solve and check 4 out of 4 algebraic equations

Solve and check 3 out of 4 algebraic equations

Solve and check 2 out of 4 algebraic equations

Solve and check 0 or 1 out of 4 algebraic equations

Application Outcomes3

Solve 4 out of 4 practical applications

Solve 3 out of 4 practical applications

Solve 2 out of 4 practical applications

Solve 0 or 1 practical applications

Content of Communication Outcomes4

Graph 4 out of 4 linear equations or inequalities

Graph 3 out of 4 linear equations or inequalities

Graph 2 out of 4 linear equations or inequalities

Graph 0 or 1 linear equations or inequalities

Technical Skill in Communicating Outcomes4

Find 4 out of 4 slopes of lines

Find 3 out of 4 slopes of lines

Find 2 out of 4 slopes of lines

Find 0 or 1 slopes of lines

First Literacy Outcomes(Formulas) 1, 2, 3

Use and evaluate 4 out

of 4 formulas

Use and evaluate 3 out

of 4 formulas

Use and evaluate 2 out

of 4 formulas

Use and evaluate 0 or 1 out

of 4 formulas

Second Literacy Outcomes(Order of Operations) 1, 2, 3

Apply order of operations to 4 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Apply order of operations to 3 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Apply order of operations to 2 out of 4 algebraic expressions

Apply order of operations to 0 or 1 out of 4 algebraic expressions

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